Blinken meets China’s top diplomat in Laos as global giants keep communication lines open
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By Nectar Gan and Kylie Atwood, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The most senior diplomats from China and the United States began talks in Laos on Saturday as the two global powers try to maintain lines of communication despite their deepening rivalry and regional tensions in Asia.
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By Nectar Gan and Kylie Atwood, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The most senior diplomats from China and the United States began talks in Laos on Saturday as the two global powers try to maintain lines of communication despite their deepening rivalry and regional tensions in Asia.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Laos for meetings with ASEAN foreign ministers. He is also expected to meet his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived early Saturday in Laos, where he will attend a regional meeting and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, part of a multi-nation Asia